Andrew Holbrook in for Erik Koch against Ramsey Nijem at UFC on FOX 16

Ramsey Nijem has a new opponent for UFC on FOX 16 after Erik Koch (14-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) was forced out of their lightweight contest.

Indiana’s Andrew Holbrook (9-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has stepped in to face Nijem (9-5 MMA, 5-4 UFC) on slightly less than a month’s notice. The change was announced on the UFC’s official website today.

UFC on FOX 16 takes place July 25 at United Center in Chicago. The main card airs on FOX following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass. In the main event, bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw rematches Renan Barao in a title fight that was supposed to happen this week at UFC 186 before a Dillashaw injury forced the delay.

Nijem is looking to rebound from a TKO loss to Carlos Diego Ferreira this past August at UFC 177. Prior to the loss, he was on a two-fight winning streak, picking up victories over Justin Edwards and Beneil Dariush.

Holbrook is undefeated since turning pro in November 2012. All nine of his professional wins have come by submission. However, Holbrook has never fought outside of his home state while competing on the regional scene.

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